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Hiking In Dolomites

Based in the town of Dobbiaco we explore the strikingly beautiful rock towers and limestone cliffs of the Dolomites. We enjoy scenic treks through alpine meadows and pine forests, along ridges and ascend small summits. Every evening we can relax in the hotel pool, gym or sauna and enjoy traditional Austrian influenced cuisine typical of the region.

Tour Highlights

Dolomites - Trekking amongst the distinctive mountain landscapes of this UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site

Itinerary

1

Join tour Venice. Transfer to Dobbiaco (1200m)

Arriving at Venice Marco Polo Airport we transfer for 3 hours to our hotel in Dobbiaco (1217m). Located in the far north of Italy, we are close to the border with Austria. There are great views of the mountains from our hotel and it is well-located for all the shops, restaurants and other facilities in the town. There will be a short briefing by our Tour Leader about the week ahead.

Overnight: Standard HotelSwimming Pool AvailableSingle Room Available

Included Meals:
None

2

Walk from the Kreuzbergpass

We start the first walk from the Kreuzbergpass (1630m), a 45 minute scenic bus journey from Dobbiaco. This is a fine walk which ascends for an hour and then contours to the first summit of the trip - the Rotwandwiesen (2056m) with a great panorama over the valley. We return to the main valley via a forest path before heading back to our base in the mid-afternoon. Approximately 5 hours walking.

Overnight: Standard HotelSwimming Pool AvailableSingle Room Available

Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

3

Walk to Lake Braies

Taking the public bus we travel to St Vito to begin our walk to Lake Braies (1494m). We make our way through the fields and forest paths to arrive at the grandeur of the hotel at the head of Lake Braies - a justifiably popular lake spot with high sided cliffs and deep green emerald waters. We have lunch and explore further around the lake before taking the public bus back to our hotel. Approximately 5 hours walking.

Overnight: Standard HotelSwimming Pool AvailableSingle Room Available

Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

4

Ridge walk along the Austria/Italian border

We take a bus to Moso and then a cable car to the top station of approx 1900metres and then ascend Mt Elmo at 2434m. Our walk takes us along a ridge that marks the border between Austria and Italy - a great and unusual photo opportunity - a foot in either country! After walking the ridge and possibly bagging another summit we descend through the forest to Moso (1337m) and take public bus back to hotel (20mins). Approximately 6 hrs walking.

Overnight: Standard HotelSwimming Pool AvailableSingle Room Available

Included Meals:
Breakfast

5

Free day: optional visits to Cortina, Leinz and Bolzano

Today is an opportunity to rest your legs and explore the cultural side of the region. We recommend trips to Cortina - arguably Italy's premier ski resort with smart shops and craft stores; Lienz in Austria with beautiful architecture, museums and cafés; or Bolzano which is home to the remarkable Ice Man, discovered in the Schnalstal Glacier in the Ötztal Alps in 1991. At over 5000 years old, he is Europe's oldest natural human mummy and the discovery of his body, along with the remnants of his weapons and clothing has helped to throw some light on the life and times of the region's Chalcolithic (Copper Age) Europeans. All excursions can be made using public transport. Alternatively you can take further walks or stay at the hotel and make use of the indoor pool and spa.

Overnight: Standard HotelSwimming Pool AvailableSingle Room Available

Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

6

Trek around Tre Cime

We take the bus to the Auronzo hut at 2320m, just below the famed UNESCO site of the Tre Cime de Lavaredo. From here we see the south face of the Tre Cime. We traverse around the mountain and then on to the Locatelli hut at 2405m where we are rewarded with wonderful views of the striking cliffs of the north face of the Tre Cime. Our descent takes us east, past a waterfall, and along a path by the river. We arrive at the Dolomitenhof for a well-earned drink. Approximatley 6-7 hours walking

Overnight: Standard HotelSwimming Pool AvailableSingle Room Available

Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

7

Trek from Pratopiazza to Strudelkpf summit

We take the public bus to Pratopiazza (1991m) - approximately 50 minutes - and walk a high-level track to the Durrenstein hut (2040m). From here we make a climb to the summit of Strudelkopf - a fabulous summit at 2307m. The panoramic views are superb and we can see the Tre Cime in the near distance. We descend the mountain via a southerly route through forests and then take a short bus ride back to the hotel. Approximately 6 hours walking.

Overnight: Standard HotelSwimming Pool AvailableSingle Room Available

Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

8

Tour ends Venice Airport

Tour notes

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